Graduate Quality Engineer

Graduate Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing
Cheltenham - Permanent - Monday to Thursday (4 day week) -Salary up to £30k

The Opportunity

Are you a recent Engineering Graduate looking to kick-start your career within aerospace manufacturing?
IMT Resourcing is working with an established aerospace manufacturing business in Cheltenham that is looking to recruit a motivated and technically minded Graduate Engineer to join its Quality Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong engineering foundation who wants to develop practical experience in a technically challenging manufacturing environment.

You don't need previous Quality Engineering experience. The business is looking for someone with the right attitude, analytical ability and willingness to learn, with training and development provided to help you progress into a fully competent Quality Engineer.

You'll work closely with experienced engineering and quality professionals, gaining exposure to specialist aerospace manufacturing processes, quality systems and continuous improvement activities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting day-to-day quality engineering activities within a busy aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Learning about specialist manufacturing processes, materials and engineering specifications.
• Assisting with investigations into manufacturing defects and technical issues.
• Working alongside production and engineering teams to identify improvements.
• Developing knowledge of aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 and Nadcap.
• Supporting root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Assisting with internal audits, inspections and quality documentation.
• Analysing manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Developing practical problem-solving skills and an understanding of quality management systems.

What We're Looking For - Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong technical understanding and an interest in how manufacturing processes work.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical information and apply logical thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with different engineering and production teams.
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach to developing new skills.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Industrial placement, internship or some practical manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to engineering drawings, CAD or manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of materials, machining, heat treatment or testing processes.
• University projects involving engineering design, manufacturing or technical problem-solving.
• Basic awareness of quality systems or continuous improvement techniques.

Previous aerospace or Quality Engineering experience is not required. Graduates with the right technical aptitude and genuine enthusiasm for manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £30,000 starting salary, depending on experience.
• Four-day working week - Monday to Thursday, with Fridays off.
• Permanent position within an established aerospace manufacturing business.
• Structured learning and hands-on technical development.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced Quality Engineers and senior technical professionals.
• Exposure to specialist aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Genuine opportunity to develop into a Quality Engineer and progress your career.
• A varied role combining technical problem-solving, manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Interested?
If you're a Mechanical, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering Graduate looking for an opportunity to build a long-term career in aerospace manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact George Jackson at IMT Resourcing for a confidential discussion.